From absenteeism to discipline, hiring and firing, dealing with compensation for injuries in the workplace, the 189 documents you'll find in the A-Z of Master Forms and Templates will show you what you need to do and which forms you'll need to have on hand to deal with every employee issue you can think of.

Here's why board consensus is vital for executive appointment

According to the IoDSA, Motsoeneng's recent appointment highlights some of the governance issues faced by public sector boards.

Senior Governance Specialist at the IoDSA, Parmi Natesan, explains that news reports indicate that when it came to making the appointment permanent, the SABC board was split down the middle. Five of the board members present didn't support the decision.

Natesan says in a statement: 'Whatever the facts are, it's worth noting that when a senior appointment like this is made, the board's decision should, wherever possible, be based on a consensus, not a majority vote.'

The reasons?

According to Natesan, 'if an executive doesn't enjoy the support of the full board, it's unlikely that a good working relationship can be established.'

She adds, 'the board as a whole needs to feel confident the company is in the right hands, and the executives need to know they have broad support from the board.'

Well there you have it: Make sure there's board consensus when it comes to executive appointments in your company. This will go a long way in ensuring your company meets its goals and you won't find yourself in the position the SABC finds itself in.

DisclaimerCopyright 2015 Fleet Street Publications (Pty) Ltd. The information contained herein is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. No action or inaction should be taken based solely on the contents of this publication. We do research all our recommendations and articles thoroughly, but we disclaim all liability for any inaccuracies or omissions found in this publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by means of electronic or mechanical, including recording , photocopying, or via a computerised or electric storage or retrieval system without permission granted in writing from the publishers.